Greetings from Sequoia National Park

I went to Sequoia National Park a couple years ago with my family. While I visited a few other national parks on the same trip, this is the one that far exceeded my expectations on what an amazing place it is. I loved hiking along many of the trails and gazing at the beauty and wonder of it all. It left me with such a peaceful, tranquil feeling. The trees themselves were truly amazing, unlike anything I had really experienced before. It gave my family a special time that we could just be on our own together away from the distractions of the “world” and really appreciate nature. Thank you or all you do to preserve this special place.

Sincerely,
Keith

Sequoia National Park

Sequoia National Park is home to the tallest mountain in the Lower 48 and the largest tree on earth. Mount Whitney's granite peak rises 14,505 feet above sea level on the arduous High Sierra trail. General Sherman, a sequoia in the Giant Forest, is the world's most voluminous living tree specimen, standing 275 feet high with a base circumference of over 100 feet. The park also features spectacular waterfalls and more than 200 marble caves.

State(s): California

Established: 1890

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